Olpererhütte Hike Trailhead — Attraction in Finkenberg

April 21, 2025—As of today, we had planned to hike here. It was months in the planning due to busy work, and we live in Italy, so it is difficult for us to come here. That is why we decided to go on Easter. We stayed in Innsbruck before going to Salzburg and Munich, just for this hike and to see the beautiful bridge. We stayed in Innsbruck, where everything is expensive (hotel and parking), and traveled from Innsbruck to the trailhead by car for 1 1/2 hours. We planned to hike for 2 hours. Unfortunately, when we arrived at the toll road to enter the reservoir, it was closed, and there was no other road option to access the trail. I don't know how to feel; I am just upset and sad. All this planning was for nothing. At least they should have updated the maps to indicate the toll road's closure that day, so people would not go there for nothing. It was just a waste of...

By far the most beautiful, but also the toughest hike I've ever done. You're literally walking up an Alpine mountain for 620 m. It took me 3:15 hours to reach the hut, and 1:45 to walk back down. It's incredibly steep and rocky. The worst part is the mental aspect. Sometimes you just look above you and see people very far in the distance who started the hike earlier than you. For the longest time you don't see the hut. It just makes you think "I GOTTA DO ALL THAT" and also wonder how much more there is.

Then you finally get there. Eating lunch at the hut is the greatest feeling in the world. The views are outworldly.

If you're fit and sportive, go for it, without a doubt. Most people were faster and fitter than me anyway. But if you're a bit out of shape like me, you're in...

The hike is pretty doable, but of moderate intensity. It may be difficult for children under 6. But the real point is not the hike, but the 'insta-moment' bridge hyped at the top. The views/pictures shared are truly coming from the 'social-media savvy' folks who crave for likes and moments. So, don't be perplexed by folks hiking with make-up on and all the kits to look 'perfect' for the photo-op moment. And, the dam/lake is not 'turquoise blue' as some pics shared show. The lake was nearly half-dry, green and doesn't quite make up for that perfect shot. The road to the place is a toll road (18Euros). The eateries in the area is underwhelming. The WC facility needs a complete overhaul and is pretty sub-standard. The parking situation can get tricky as it is being prepared and...